Defence Strategy

India’s Naval Transformation Underscores Its Role As Regional Security Anchor: Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi

The Indian Navy’s expanding operational and technological prowess positions India as a preferred security partner across the Indo-Pacific, said Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi during the commissioning of the hydrographic survey vessel INS Ikshak at the Kochi Naval Base on Thursday.Commissioned in the presence of senior naval officers and shipbuilders, INS Ikshak represents another

November 7, 2025
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IAF Chief Supports Theatre Command Plan With Caution

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, Chief of Air Staff, addressed the ongoing discussions surrounding the creation of a new military structure aimed at enhancing tri-service synergy, commonly referred to as the ‘Theaterisation’ plan.Speaking on Tuesday, he emphasised that any decision about establishing such a structure would prioritise national interest and be grounded in thorough deliberations.During

November 6, 2025
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CDS Chauhan: Lessons From Operation Sindoor To Shape India’s Theatre Command Model

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has emphasised that the Indian Armed Forces have drawn “more lessons” from Operation Sindoor, and these will be incorporated into the evolving model for theatre commands.Speaking at the India Defence Conclave 2025, hosted by Bharat Shakti, the CDS underlined the need to adapt structural and technological frameworks based on operational experience from

November 6, 2025
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Israel-India Strategic Talks Revitalise IMEC Amid Netanyahu’s Expected Delhi Visit

Indian and Israeli officials convened high-level talks in New Delhi to advance strategic cooperation spanning counter-terrorism, trade and connectivity, with the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) regaining centre stage following recent regional disruptions.The political dialogue comes as groundwork is being laid for an upcoming visit to India by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin

November 6, 2025
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Jaishankar Endorses Gaza Peace Plan, Calls For Durable Stability Amid Renewed India–Israel Dialogue

India has reaffirmed its diplomatic engagement with West Asia, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar lending formal support to the Gaza Peace Plan during high-level talks with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar in New Delhi. The meeting underscored India’s consistent advocacy for peace and stability in the volatile region.Jaishankar conveyed optimism that the latest initiative could

November 4, 2025
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CoBRA Group Refines Rafale Tactics To Outmatch Pak’s J-10CE Acquisition

The Indian Air Force’s elite Combat Battle Readiness and Assault (CoBRA) Group has finalised an advanced set of air combat tactics that significantly enhance the operational lethality of Rafale squadrons.These new doctrines transform a standard four-ship Rafale formation into a cohesive strike web capable of overwhelming larger adversary groups of six to eight PAF J-10CE fighters through superior

November 4, 2025
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Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar To Hold Strategic Talks With EAM Jaishankar In New Delhi

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar will undertake a three-day official visit to India beginning Monday. The visit signifies the growing depth of the India–Israel strategic partnership across political, economic, and security domains.Saar is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi on Monday evening and will hold detailed discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday at Hyderabad

November 4, 2025
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From Sensors To Systems: DRDO Charts A Systems-First Path To Self-Reliant Defence Electronics

India’s defence electronics landscape is undergoing a decisive transformation. Across DRDO’s network of laboratories and deployments on the front lines, indigenous sensors, seekers, radars, and electronic warfare (EW) suites are moving beyond prototypes to proven, combat-ready systems. These technologies now underpin mission-critical capabilities in air defence, naval warfare, and undersea

November 3, 2025
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Rafale Indigenisation Push Gains Momentum: Strategic Analysis

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has proposed the acquisition of approximately 114 additional Rafale fighters, sufficient to equip roughly six operational squadrons. This substantial procurement represents a major capital commitment and provides an opportune moment for addressing defence manufacturing capabilities.India’s Defence Ministry is pursuing an ambitious indigenisation strategy for the

November 1, 2025
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Trishul 2025 Marks India’s Shift Toward Integrated Offensive Readiness: Report

The tri-Service military exercise ‘Trishul’ commenced on 30 October 2025 along
India’s western frontier with Pakistan, signalling a strategic shift from
purely defensive posturing to a more integrated offensive capability.

The large-scale manoeuvres, running until 10 November, bring together the
Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force in a unified display of operational synergy.

November 1, 2025
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